Status icons and symbols on Apple Watch

Airplane Mode is on. Wireless features are off until you turn this setting off. You can still use other features on your watch. When you turn Airplane Mode off on your watch, Airplane Mode stays turned on for your iPhone.

Do Not Disturb is on. Calls and alerts won’t ring or light up the screen until you turn this setting off. Alarms will still sound.

Theater Mode, or Theatre Mode, is on. Silent Mode is on, and the screen stays dark until you tap the screen or press a button.1 To turn it off, open Control Center and tap the icon.

Tap to switch the audio output between paired Bluetooth headsets, speakers, and accessories.

An app on your Apple Watch has used location services.

Your Apple Watch is locked. Tap to enter the passcode.

Icons for active apps

With watchOS 5, your Apple Watch shows active apps, like Walkie-Talkie or Phone , at the top of your watch face. Tap the icon to open the app. For example, if you're getting directions in Maps , the icon will appear at the top of the screen.

This appears when you use Workout. If you still see after you end your workout, restart your watch.

Tap to open Walkie-Talkie, where you can get in touch with friends instantly.